Dance like no one is watching, right? So while you’re in your bedroom working on your moves, here are some dance trends to help you become a dancing diva. Technology and style are always evolving, and so is dance. In order to steal the show, you might want to freshen up on what is hip and what is not., and also review some old school moves. Here are some dance trends to keep you on your toes
The Whip: This new dance has gone viral since rapper, Silento’s song, “Watch Me.” This dance move is created by lifting the knee and dropping it, and then using the opposite arm straight out from the shoulder as if you were driving a car.
The Shmoney: Created by Brooklyn rapper, Bobby Shmurda, when it was performed in his music video. This dance is for the not-so-coordinated person. This simple dance move is created by moving forward and back repetitively, while using your arms in different positions of your choice.
The Nae Nae: Like every dance trend, the Nae Nae was first performaed by Atlanta rap group, We Are Toonz. This movement is created by rocking back and forth, between one leg to the other, while swaying the upper body back and forth. While swaying, the right arm is straight up with the palm facing up. This dance is usually added with freestyle and then four counts of the Nae Nae.
The Dougie: This hip-hop dance was first created in the 1980s. Once Cali Swag District realeased their song “Teach Me How to Dougie,” the dance made a comeback. This dance consists of swaying back and forth, while leaning to the right and the left twice. Once you master the feet, then you can add in the arms, which consist of running your hands over your head or through your hair.
The Cat Daddy: This dance craze went viral in 2011, when The Rej3ctz released their single, “Cat Daddy.” Although the group had already created the move, it wasn’t until Chris Brown performed this move that made it famous. This dance consists of two main motions. The first move looks as if you are buckling a seatbelt on both sides, and then finishes with the motion of rolling a wheelchair.
The Stanky Legg: This dance became popular in 2008, when GS Boyz released their song, “Stanky Legg.” The main motion of this dance craze is created by moving the right leg in a circular motion, while leaning to the left, and then repeat on the other side.
Hit The Quan: This dance was first performed by Rich Homie Quan in his video for the song “Flex (Ooh, Ooh,Ooh), but was made popular by Vine. Many videos of this dance have been produced, from college kids to newscasters.